Logistics Analyst

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied(R) is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied(R) supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. 
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About the Logistics Analyst job:
We are looking for hard working and motivated individual who can contribute to continued change and optimization of the logistics process. The Logistics Analyst will facilitate Applied Industrial Technologies Canada needs in Transportation for over 50 locations.
*There is a preferred candidate for this role*
Responsibilities:
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-Spot Quote Requests for Freight & Parcel estimates from the field
-Maintain day to day requests from Key Stakeholders
-ERP Basic knowledge and understanding SAP
-Maintains relationship with our Customs Broker and an general understanding of Customs processes
-Set up of Spot Quote Requests for Courier, Truckload, or International Shipping
-Support the maintenance of logistics records, transportation costs, delivery performance, inventory counts and trade compliance administrative processes.
-Financial responsibility of transportation, including review / applying transport related costs
-Responsibility to perform analysis from various excel data points
-Work with multiple parties to review/audit/submit logistics and transportation activities including, but not limited to invoices, payments received, and freight claims in a timely manner.
-Resolve customer issues by engaging relevant stakeholders to achieve customer satisfaction
-Monitor & identify root causes and advise Key Stakeholders of potential billing issues
-Modify and Maintain KPI’s on Savings & Potential Savings in Logistics Department
Requirements:
-2 to 4 years equivalent experience in the transportation industry / logistics/ or warehousing
-Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges.
-Willingness to learn logistics software and systems concerning logistics and transportation (i.e., TMS, WMS, ERP)
-Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure with professionalism.
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-Good MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
-Ability to work successfully across organizational lines with peers, others business units, and Management
-Good verbal, written, and presentation skills
-High School Diploma or equivalent required
 
You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:
-Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
-Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
-Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
-Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
- Company supported community involvement opportunities
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.